While I thoroughly love living in Jacksonville, Florida, the weather can be difficult.
The area is exposed to major storms.
Along with the high winds and torrential downpours of storms and hurricanes, we deal with high humidity, extreme UV light and an assortment of pests. All of these challenges are tough on a roofing system. I should have paid closer attention to my roof and scheduled regular inspections. When I noticed some missing shingles, I should have made repairs. Instead, I allowed the problems to escalate until there were leaks. These leaks undermined the structural soundness of the roof as well as the entire house. Water seeped into the walls and led to stains, cracks, blistering and mold growth. When a particularly nasty storm passed through the area, the damage to my home was extensive. The roof was not salvageable. The cost of a new roof was beyond what I could afford. Plus, there was a long list of other issues that needed to be solved. Although I originally intended to list the house for sale through the conventional process, I gave up on this idea when I realized that the property failed to pass inspection, meet local safety codes or qualify for insurance. There was no way a bank would loan a potential buyer the money. I was very relieved when I came across a Jacksonville cash home buyer. As a family business, they have been around awhile and have established a reliable reputation. They have purchased thousands of homes and received very positive reviews. Plus, they buy houses in whatever condition. Opting for a cash sale avoided the need to make repairs, worry about lending or spend months on the market. I got an offer the same day I submitted the online form. There was no obligation, and I was able to think over the offer.